Archive for July, 2009

Blog Plastic Surgery

As you can see, I am trying out a new theme, not just for aesthetic reasons but also to reduce page loading times.
I realize I still have some fine tuning ahead of me, but for now, I would appreciate your feedback on the new look and feel of the site.

The Day In Israel: Tues July 28th, 2009

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7 North Carolina men have been accused of attending military-style training at home and plotting “violent jihad” abroad, including against targets in Israel.
I guess that is opposed to “spiritual jihad”?
Updates (Israel time; most recent at top)
11:48PM: Looks like Big Bicep Guy may have met his match.
6:05PM: Nation [...]

The Day In Israel: Mon July 27th, 2009

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At a recent graduation ceremony for children in one of Hamas’ summer camps, children reenacted the abduction of Gilad Schalit in the presence of top Hamas officials.

Updates (Israel time; most recent at top)
11:02PM: Israel’s ambassador to the UN Gabriela Shalev has complained of the Hizbullah [...]

Top Ten Signs Your Rabbi Was Recently Indicted

I have to admit not knowing how to respond to seeing those Rabbis in New York being led away in handcuffs and hearing about their highly unkosher deeds.
On one hand, I pride myself on not shying away from hard-to-handle topics, rather than just blogging about stories that conform to my own pro-Judaism and pro-Israel agenda.
On [...]

The Day In Israel: Sun July 26th, 2009

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has reportedly said that his terror group will attack Tel Aviv should Israel strike the movement’s stronghold in Beirut.
Meanwhile, Iran threatened to attack Israel’s nuclear facilities if we attack Iran.

Updates (Israel time; most recent at top)
9:08PM: Neville Chamberlain is apparently alive and well [...]

Reel Life in Gaza

It is not often I would ask you to read the rest of an article that begins “The 57-year-old Gaza vendor Adnan Abu Beid was preoccupied with showing his watermelons,” so bear with me.
The 57-year-old Gaza vendor Adnan Abu Beid was preoccupied with showing his watermelons, onions, fruits and vegetables at his little store in [...]

Full-of-Bull-A

UNIFIL have finally sprung into action over something. But it’s more bull than Hizbullah related.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon – Indian and Spanish UNIFIL officers proposed building an iron fence around the Baathaeel water pool to prevent cows from Israel from wondering into the area, allowing Lebanese shepherds full access to the pool.
Because [...]

The Day In Israel: Fri July 24th, 2009

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There’s something in the sky, and it sure looks like a pig.
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain LeRoy said Thursday that Hezbollah was responsible for heightened tensions in southern Lebanon.
During a UN Security Council session that discussed Israel’s complaints on the recent developments in Lebanon, LeRoy [...]

Wacky Hamas Terrorist Profile of the Day

Taken from the real martyr bios from the always entertaining Hamas website.
For previous profiles, see here.
The Potentially Violent Son
Mahmoud Mosa Khalil
His father died in the Jordanian sinkages in 1967, when he was trying to return to the West Bank. Some people said that he was killed and others said that he may be in the [...]

The Day In Israel: Thurs July 23rd, 2009

With Fatah preparing its upcoming leadership election, senior official Rafik al-Natsheh has confirmed that they are many things, true peace partners not being one of them.